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Wheel changing

Some of the details shown here will vary according to model. For instance, the location of the spare wheel and jack is not the same on all cars. However, the basic principles apply to all vehicles.

Preparation

0 When a puncture occurs, stop as soon as it is safe to do so. 0 Park on firm level ground, if possible, and well out of the way of other traffic. q Use hazard warning lights if necessary.

Changing the wheel

1The spare wheel and tools are stored in the luggage compartment. Unscrew the wing nut and lift out the spare wheel

4 . . . then slacken each wheel bolt by a half turn A Warning: Do not change a wheel in a situation where you risk being hit by

other traffic. On busy roads, try to stop in a lay-by or a gateway.Be wary of! passing traffic while changing the wheel - it is easy to become distracted by the job in hand.

0l If you have one, use a warning triangle to alert other drivers of your presence. 0 Apply the handbrake and engage first or reverse gear (or Park on models with automatic transmission. 0 Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the one being removed - a couple of large stones will do for this. 0 If the ground is soft, use a flat piece of wood to spread the load under the jack.

2The jack is located beneath the spare wheel. The wheel brace is on the righthand side of the luggage compartment

5Locate the jack below the reinforced point on the sill (don’t jack the vehicle at any other point of the sill) and on firm ground then turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is raised clear of the ground 3 Remove the wheel trim . . .

6Unscrew the wheel bolts and remove the wheel. Fit the spare wheel, and screw in the bolts. Lightly tighten the bolts with the brace, and lower the vehicle to the ground.

7Securely tighten the wheel bolts in the sequence shown, Refit the wheel trim, and stow the punctured wheel and tools. 8 The wheel bolts should be slackened and retightened to the specified torque at the earliest possible opportunity

Finally...

0 Remove the wheel chocks.

0 Stow the jack and tools in the correct locations in the car.

0 Check the tyre pressure on the wheel just fitted. If it is low, or if you don’t have a pressure gauge with you, drive slowly to the nearest garage and inflate the tyre to the right pressure. 0 Have the damaged tyre or wheel repaired as soon as possible.